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Mounds View City Council November 27, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 13 information available regarding this situation. Ms. Klump stated this individual was beginning their career and she did not believe this person was looking for a stepping stone but rather was gathering experience in order to move into the metro area and noted Mounds View was an attractive position for this individual. Council Member Meehlhause stated he had a concern with Candidate 1. Ms. Klump stated she spoke with Candidate 1 and noted there was a mutual parting from the recent position. She understood there were frustrations in this position and working with the City Council. Further discussion ensued regarding this situation. Ms. Klump summarized the comments she has heard from the Council and noted the top finalists moving forward for Council consideration were Candidates 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, and 13. She explained she would be in contact with these individuals tomorrow morning and her office would be preparing data practices information. She provided further comment on the interview process and noted interviews were slated for December 15th and December 16th. She apologized to the Council and explained she would not be available on December 15th, however one of her colleagues may be available to assist with the interviews with the department heads. Mayor Mueller supported the interviews with the department heads remaining on December 15th, with the Council panel interviews being held on December 16th. Ms. Klump stated a second round of interviews could be held after December 16th if the Council does not have a clear decision. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the six finalist panel interviews should be spread over two days. Public Works Director Peterson suggested three interviews be held on Friday and three be held on Saturday. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if a set of questions would be provided to the Council to be used for each candidate. Ms. Klump stated she could provide the Council with a list of questions and noted follow-up questions would be appropriate. Mayor Mueller reviewed the seven top competencies for a highly qualified City Administrator candidate with the Council. She stated she looked forward to interviewing the six candidates keeping these competencies in mind. Mayor Mueller inquired if she should be making calls and checking references or if the consultant should complete this work. Ms. Klump suggested the Mayor work with her on the reference checks to ensure multiple calls were not being made to the same reference point. Mayor Mueller recommended City Attorney Riggs sit in on the interviews as one of the department heads. The Council was in agreement with this suggestion. Mayor Mueller questioned how long the interviews would take. Ms. Klump suggested each interview be held for 50 minutes with a 10 to 15-minute block in between the interviews.